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a group of people with a common identifying interest that they seek to protect and promote
agricultural interest groups are adamantly opposed to the bill
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Recent Examples of interest group
Instead, tax dollars are being siphoned off to fund unproductive and unnecessary programs that benefit radical interest groups while hurting hard-working American citizens.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Wisconsin's last court race, in 2023, cost candidates and interest groups $56 million -- a record for any court race in the country.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Tort-reform advocates were backed by powerful interest groups, such as the Texas Association of Business and Texans for Lawsuit Reform, which was made up of large insurers, doctors, construction companies, and retailers.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Instead, tax dollars are being siphoned off to fund unproductive and unnecessary programs that benefit radical interest groups while hurting hardworking American citizens.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 9 Mar. 2025
Wisconsin's last court race, in 2023, cost candidates and interest groups $56 million -- a record for any court race in the country.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Tort-reform advocates were backed by powerful interest groups, such as the Texas Association of Business and Texans for Lawsuit Reform, which was made up of large insurers, doctors, construction companies, and retailers.
—Jonathan Blitzer, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Instead, tax dollars are being siphoned off to fund unproductive and unnecessary programs that benefit radical interest groups while hurting hardworking American citizens.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interest group
Noun
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The outcome between the two candidates in the Commonwealth is not the only thing of national interest, though.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Fed Chair Jerome Powell this week said that the resulting inflation may affect interest rate policy.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Inside, the report notes that 72% of book challenges come either from pressure groups and officials who have been swayed by them.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Inside, the report notes that 72% of book challenges come either from pressure groups and officials who have been swayed by them.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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What happens if the rule of law becomes more procedural than real, if the legislature can no longer constrain a powerful executive, if rhetoric loses any connection with reality, and if oligarchs, politicians, and special interests use money and violence to compete for primacy?—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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On Sunday, Flair had a special interest in the main event as John Cena broke his record for most world championships in pro wrestling history.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Interest group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interest%20group. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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